UMaine's O'Connor signs with Stockton of ECHL

NEWS CENTER - Maine captain Brice O'Connor's collegiate career came to an end last week, but he's already onto the next chapter of his playing career as he signed with the Stockton Thunder of the East Coast Hockey League.

The Black Bears defenseman agreed to an amateur tryout deal, which is typically a short-term contract giving players an opportunity will join former teammate and UMaine's predecessor at captain Joey Diamond.